Today's News

This year’s gathering on April 22 will mark the 25th anniversary of the local Republican party’s yearly gathering.

On the agenda as guests at this year’s dinner is the Republican gubernatorial candidates and their congressional counterparts, according to Ann Ayers, president of the Campbell County Republican Women’s Club. Local office holders and candidates are also invited.

With 21 applicants throwing their hats into the ring to be the next city administrator for LaFollette, council members will have plenty of candidates to choose from when the time comes. Though there is no hurry to hire anyone, the elimination process is set to begin in around a month, according to LaFollette Mayor Mike Stanfield.

April Fool’s Day turned out to be no laughing matter for a LaFollette woman who is facing multiple charges.

Last Thursday, Mollie K Laws, 24, 113 Nevada Avenue, LaFollette, was located inside of Wal-Mart by Jacksboro Police Officer Josh Carroll. Carroll knew that Laws had two outstanding warrants for her arrest, according to the arrest report.